I Tried to Stay Fit as a Nurse… This Is The ONLY Thing That Worked

Welcome to the very first episode of the Fit Nurse Diaries podcast.I'm Courtney Brooks, and this is the origin story behind a community now serving 230+ active nurses who refused to trade their health for their nursing career.Today I'm sharing the full arc, including travel nursing through COVID, five night shifts a week on a locked-down unit, and the hour commute each way.You'll also hear about the weight gain that followed and the coach who handed me a 14-exercise fitness plan, a 2-hour workout, and zero understanding of what a real nurse's shift looks like.Then I walk you through exactly how I rebuilt a simple, sustainable plan that actually works for busy nurses.If you're a nurse who feels burnt out, exhausted on your days off, or like you barely recognize yourself in the mirror, this episode is for you.Hit play, hit follow, and let's change what being a healthy nurse actually looks like.Tune in to hear about:🩷 Why nurse burnout isn't just physical (and how it quietly impacts your identity)🩷 The reality of balancing fitness and nutrition with 12-hour shifts and high stress🩷 What happens when traditional fitness advice doesn't fit a nurse's lifestyle🩷 The shift from relying on motivation to building sustainable healthy habits🩷 How small, realistic changes rebuild your energy and confidence over time🩷 The role of mindset, support, and environment in long-term weight loss🩷 Why taking care of yourself actually makes you a better nurse, never worseKey Moments:00:00:00 Intro00:03:20 Travel nursing during COVID00:06:40 Rock bottom in the mirror00:10:00 Building my own plan00:13:20 Results change everything00:16:30 The calling answers back00:19:40 The podcast missionIf this episode resonates, make sure to subscribe and follow along each week for more real talk on fitness, health, and life as a nurse.-🩷Connect With Me🩷https://www.instagram.com/thefitnursemovement/https://www.instagram.com/courtneymarybb/-🩷About The Fit Nurse Movement🩷The Fit Nurse Diaries Podcast is brought to you by The Fit Nurse Movement - the only fitness and weight loss coaching program made specifically for nurses, by a nurse. It’s designed to help you feel strong, sexy, and energised even on your busiest shift weeks.-🩷Join the Fit Nurse Movement today🩷https://thefitnursemovement.com/bc-joinnow891392